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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.72 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.72 and 225.52 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.72 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.72 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.72 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 102,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,320.67/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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