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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 336.40 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 336.40 and 201.20 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 336.40 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/336.40 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 336.40 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 67,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,683.68/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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