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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 453.81 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 453.81 and 225.59 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 453.81 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/453.81 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 453.81 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 102,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,375.00/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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