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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 463.78 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 463.78 and 225.74 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 463.78 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/463.78 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 463.78 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 104,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,693.70/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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