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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 337.20 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 337.20 and 205.04 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 337.20 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/337.20 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 337.20 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 69,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,139.49/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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