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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 341.91 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 341.91 and 203.79 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 341.91 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/341.91 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 341.91 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 69,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,677.84/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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