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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 338.18 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 338.18 and 202.73 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 338.18 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/338.18 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 338.18 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 68,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,560.58/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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