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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.83, 341.45 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.83, 341.45 and 203.43 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.83 : 341.45 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.83/341.45 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.83x = 341.45 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.83x = 69,461.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,461.17/227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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