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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 464.74 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 464.74 and 225.99 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 464.74 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/464.74 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 464.74 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 105,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,026.03/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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