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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 336.40 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 336.40 and 201.54 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 336.40 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/336.40 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 336.40 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 67,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,796.88/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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