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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 338.87 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 338.87 and 203.65 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 338.87 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/338.87 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 338.87 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 69,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,010.54/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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