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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 338.20 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 338.20 and 201.30 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 338.20 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/338.20 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 338.20 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 68,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,079.66/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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