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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.81, 1,204.29 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.81, 1,204.29 and 225.69 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.81 : 1,204.29 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.81/1,204.29 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.81x = 1,204.29 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.81x = 271,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,796.21/802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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