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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,203.92 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,203.92 and 225.44 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,203.92 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,203.92 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,203.92 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 271,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,411.72/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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