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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.18, 1,203.29 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.18, 1,203.29 and 225.10 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.18 : 1,203.29 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.18/1,203.29 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.18x = 1,203.29 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.18x = 270,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,860.58/802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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