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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 464.20 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 464.20 and 225.97 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 464.20 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/464.20 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 464.20 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 104,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,893.55/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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