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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.47, 315.44 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.47, 315.44 and 203.87 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.47 : 315.44 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.47/315.44 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.47x = 315.44 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.47x = 64,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,306.16/228.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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