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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 336.74 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 336.74 and 202.68 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 336.74 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/336.74 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 336.74 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 68,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,249.45/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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