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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 463.43 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 463.43 and 225.30 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 463.43 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/463.43 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 463.43 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 104,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,408.46/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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