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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 452.87 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 452.87 and 225.81 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 452.87 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/452.87 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 452.87 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 102,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,262.57/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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