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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.09, 463.78 and 225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.09, 463.78 and 225.55 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.09 : 463.78 = 225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.09/463.78 = 225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.09x = 463.78 × 225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.09x = 104,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,603.26/336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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