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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 452.50 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 452.50 and 225.61 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 452.50 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/452.50 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 452.50 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 102,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,088.53/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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