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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.03, 335.90 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.03, 335.90 and 205.80 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.03 : 335.90 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.03/335.90 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.03x = 335.90 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.03x = 69,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,128.22/225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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