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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.25, 1,203.33 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.25, 1,203.33 and 254.36 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.25 : 1,203.33 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.25/1,203.33 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.25x = 1,203.33 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.25x = 306,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,073.00/802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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