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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 452.47 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 452.47 and 225.02 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 452.47 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/452.47 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 452.47 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 101,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,814.80/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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