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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.85, 465.01 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.85, 465.01 and 225.11 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.85 : 465.01 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.85/465.01 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.85x = 465.01 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.85x = 104,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,679.00/336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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