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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 342.78 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 342.78 and 203.70 is: 304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 342.78 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/342.78 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 342.78 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 69,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,824.29/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.64

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