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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.64, 464.29 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.64, 464.29 and 225.93 is: 311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.64 : 464.29 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.64/464.29 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.64x = 464.29 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.64x = 104,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,897.04/336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.60

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