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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 313.56 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 313.56 and 203.92 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 313.56 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/313.56 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 313.56 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 63,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,941.16/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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