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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.21, 337.87 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.21, 337.87 and 202.53 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.21 : 337.87 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.21/337.87 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.21x = 337.87 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.21x = 68,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,428.81/225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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