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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 313.26 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 313.26 and 203.52 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 313.26 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/313.26 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 313.26 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 63,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,754.68/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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