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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.52 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.52 and 203.48 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.52 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.52 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.52 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 69,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,085.53/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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