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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 454.17 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 454.17 and 225.80 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 454.17 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/454.17 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 454.17 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 102,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,548.47/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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