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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.28, 1,203.62 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.28, 1,203.62 and 225.16 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.28 : 1,203.62 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.28/1,203.62 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.28x = 1,203.62 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.28x = 271,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,007.08/802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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