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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 337.98 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 337.98 and 202.50 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 337.98 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/337.98 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 337.98 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 68,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,440.95/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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