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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.27, 1,203.41 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.27, 1,203.41 and 225.14 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.27 : 1,203.41 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.27/1,203.41 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.27x = 1,203.41 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.27x = 270,935.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,935.73/802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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