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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 452.82 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 452.82 and 225.02 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 452.82 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/452.82 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 452.82 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 101,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,893.56/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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