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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 343.32 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 343.32 and 203.04 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 343.32 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/343.32 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 343.32 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 69,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,707.69/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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