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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 313.98 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 313.98 and 203.36 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 313.98 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/313.98 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 313.98 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 63,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,850.97/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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