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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.62, 463.28 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.62, 463.28 and 225.05 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.62 : 463.28 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.62/463.28 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.62x = 463.28 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.62x = 104,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,261.16/335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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