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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.66, 463.31 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.66, 463.31 and 225.32 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.66 : 463.31 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.66/463.31 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.66x = 463.31 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.66x = 104,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,393.01/335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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