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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 339.15 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 339.15 and 202.98 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 339.15 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/339.15 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 339.15 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 68,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,840.67/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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