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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 463.98 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 463.98 and 225.98 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 463.98 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/463.98 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 463.98 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 104,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,851.81/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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