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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 335.22 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 335.22 and 200.74 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 335.22 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/335.22 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 335.22 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 67,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,292.06/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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