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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.52, 1,203.50 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.52, 1,203.50 and 225.40 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.52 : 1,203.50 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.52/1,203.50 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.52x = 1,203.50 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.52x = 271,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,268.90/802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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