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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.83, 1,204.45 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.83, 1,204.45 and 225.70 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.83 : 1,204.45 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.83/1,204.45 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.83x = 1,204.45 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.83x = 271,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,848.83/802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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