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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.24 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.24 and 202.49 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.24 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.24 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.24 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 68,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,287.73/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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