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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 337.65 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 337.65 and 201.26 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 337.65 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/337.65 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 337.65 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 67,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,955.53/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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