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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 451.44 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 451.44 and 225 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 451.44 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/451.44 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 451.44 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 101,574
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,574/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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