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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 336.32 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 336.32 and 203.64 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 336.32 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/336.32 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 336.32 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 68,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,486.69/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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