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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.54, 1,203.60 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.54, 1,203.60 and 225.28 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.54 : 1,203.60 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.54/1,203.60 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.54x = 1,203.60 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.54x = 271,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,147.01/802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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