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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 314.11 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 314.11 and 203.26 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 314.11 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/314.11 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 314.11 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 63,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,846.00/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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