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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 462.96 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 462.96 and 225.15 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 462.96 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/462.96 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 462.96 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 104,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,235.44/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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