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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 336.48 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 336.48 and 201.18 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 336.48 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/336.48 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 336.48 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 67,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,693.05/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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