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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 337.37 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 337.37 and 203.18 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 337.37 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/337.37 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 337.37 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 68,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,544.13/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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