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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 462.72 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 462.72 and 225 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 462.72 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/462.72 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 462.72 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 104,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,112/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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