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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.36 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.36 and 201.36 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.36 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.36 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.36 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 68,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,132.17/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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