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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 339.36 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 339.36 and 203.32 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 339.36 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/339.36 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 339.36 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 68,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,998.68/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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