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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 339.52 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 339.52 and 203.23 is: 305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 339.52 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/339.52 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 339.52 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 69,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,000.65/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.85

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