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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 337.77 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 337.77 and 201.33 is: 302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 337.77 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/337.77 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 337.77 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 68,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,003.23/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.12

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