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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 337.80 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 337.80 and 201.20 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 337.80 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/337.80 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 337.80 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 67,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,965.36/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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