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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 338.07 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 338.07 and 202.95 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 338.07 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/338.07 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 338.07 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 68,611.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,611.31/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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