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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.81, 451.86 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.81, 451.86 and 225.13 is: 337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.81 : 451.86 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.81/451.86 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.81x = 451.86 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.81x = 101,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,727.24/301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.06

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