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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 343.67 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 343.67 and 203.37 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 343.67 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/343.67 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 343.67 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 69,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,892.17/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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