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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 342.97 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 342.97 and 203.20 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 342.97 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/342.97 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 342.97 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 69,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,691.50/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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