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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 337.74 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 337.74 and 202.89 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 337.74 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/337.74 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 337.74 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 68,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,524.07/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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