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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 465.21 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 465.21 and 225.02 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 465.21 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/465.21 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 465.21 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 104,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,680.46/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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