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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.50, 337.91 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.50, 337.91 and 202.55 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.50 : 337.91 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.50/337.91 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.50x = 337.91 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.50x = 68,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,440.97/225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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