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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.26, 1,203.42 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.26, 1,203.42 and 225.18 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.26 : 1,203.42 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.26/1,203.42 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.26x = 1,203.42 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.26x = 270,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,986.12/802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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