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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.45 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.45 and 200.80 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.45 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.45 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.45 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 67,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,759.96/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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