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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 452.78 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 452.78 and 225.79 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 452.78 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/452.78 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 452.78 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 102,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,233.20/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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