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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 452.93 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 452.93 and 225.72 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 452.93 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/452.93 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 452.93 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 102,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,234.23/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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