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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 314.40 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 314.40 and 203.12 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 314.40 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/314.40 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 314.40 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 63,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,859.36/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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