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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.52, 1,203.64 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.52, 1,203.64 and 225.24 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.52 : 1,203.64 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.52/1,203.64 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.52x = 1,203.64 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.52x = 271,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,107.87/802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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