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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 337.52 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 337.52 and 202.29 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 337.52 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/337.52 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 337.52 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 68,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,276.92/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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