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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 500.25 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 500.25 and 225.02 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 500.25 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/500.25 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 500.25 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 112,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,566.26/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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