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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 311.79 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 311.79 and 203.88 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 311.79 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/311.79 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 311.79 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 63,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,569.68/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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