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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 338.85 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 338.85 and 203.37 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 338.85 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/338.85 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 338.85 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 68,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,911.92/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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