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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 337.58 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 337.58 and 203.12 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 337.58 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/337.58 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 337.58 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 68,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,569.25/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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