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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 316.97 and 203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 316.97 and 203.63 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 316.97 = 203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/316.97 = 203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 316.97 × 203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 64,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,543.58/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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