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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.75, 1,204.20 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.75, 1,204.20 and 225.63 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.75 : 1,204.20 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.75/1,204.20 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.75x = 1,204.20 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.75x = 271,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,703.65/802.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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