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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.31, 1,203.67 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.31, 1,203.67 and 225.19 is: 337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.31 : 1,203.67 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.31/1,203.67 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.31x = 1,203.67 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.31x = 271,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,051.72/802.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.84

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