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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.05 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.05 and 202.59 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.05 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.05 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.05 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 68,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,282.96/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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