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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 311.47 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 311.47 and 202.25 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 311.47 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/311.47 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 311.47 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 62,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,994.81/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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