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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 459.72 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 459.72 and 225 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 459.72 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/459.72 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 459.72 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 103,437
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,437/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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