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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.62, 463.35 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.62, 463.35 and 225.33 is: 311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.62 : 463.35 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.62/463.35 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.62x = 463.35 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.62x = 104,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,406.66/335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.09

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