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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 315.90 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 315.90 and 203.99 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 315.90 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/315.90 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 315.90 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 64,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,438.86/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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