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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 463.27 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 463.27 and 225.17 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 463.27 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/463.27 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 463.27 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 104,314.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,314.51/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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