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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 466.11 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 466.11 and 225 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 466.11 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/466.11 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 466.11 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 104,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,874.75/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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