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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.36, 317.20 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.36, 317.20 and 203.48 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.36 : 317.20 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.36/317.20 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.36x = 317.20 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.36x = 64,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,543.86/229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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