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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 465.08 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 465.08 and 225.99 is: 312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 465.08 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/465.08 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 465.08 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 105,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,102.30/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.12

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