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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.64, 464.42 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.64, 464.42 and 225.92 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.64 : 464.42 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.64/464.42 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.64x = 464.42 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.64x = 104,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,922.22/336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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