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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.64, 344.69 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.64, 344.69 and 203.78 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.64 : 344.69 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.64/344.69 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.64x = 344.69 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.64x = 70,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238.19/229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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