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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 463.03 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 463.03 and 225.37 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 463.03 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/463.03 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 463.03 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 104,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,351.35/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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