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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,203.48 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,203.48 and 225.18 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,203.48 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,203.48 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,203.48 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 270,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,999.63/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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