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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 316.80 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 316.80 and 203.04 is: 279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 316.80 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/316.80 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 316.80 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 64,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,323.07/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.84

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