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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.52, 464.80 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.52, 464.80 and 225.80 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.52 : 464.80 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.52/464.80 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.52x = 464.80 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.52x = 104,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,951.84/336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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