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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.85, 1,204.20 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.85, 1,204.20 and 225.71 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.85 : 1,204.20 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.85/1,204.20 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.85x = 1,204.20 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.85x = 271,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,799.98/802.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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