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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 452.82 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 452.82 and 225.56 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 452.82 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/452.82 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 452.82 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 102,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,135.82/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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