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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 337.88 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 337.88 and 203.02 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 337.88 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/337.88 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 337.88 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 68,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,596.40/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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