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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 315.68 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 315.68 and 203.65 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 315.68 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/315.68 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 315.68 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 64,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,286.42/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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