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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 339.75 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 339.75 and 202.95 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 339.75 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/339.75 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 339.75 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 68,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,952.26/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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