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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 453.78 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 453.78 and 225 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 453.78 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/453.78 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 453.78 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 102,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,100.50/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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