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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 338.58 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 338.58 and 202.50 is: 302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 338.58 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/338.58 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 338.58 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 68,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,562.45/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.30

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