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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 309.56 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 309.56 and 200.41 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 309.56 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/309.56 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 309.56 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 62,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,038.92/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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