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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.03, 463.62 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.03, 463.62 and 225.62 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.03 : 463.62 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.03/463.62 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.03x = 463.62 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.03x = 104,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,601.94/336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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