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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.79, 463.40 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.79, 463.40 and 225.41 is: 311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.79 : 463.40 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.79/463.40 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.79x = 463.40 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.79x = 104,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,451.55/335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.06

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