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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 338.76 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 338.76 and 203.11 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 338.76 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/338.76 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 338.76 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 68,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,805.54/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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