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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 311.67 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 311.67 and 202.44 is: 279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 311.67 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/311.67 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 311.67 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 63,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,094.47/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.45

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