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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.65, 340.47 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.65, 340.47 and 203.47 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.65 : 340.47 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.65/340.47 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.65x = 340.47 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.65x = 69,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,275.43/227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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