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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 459.18 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 459.18 and 225.54 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 459.18 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/459.18 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 459.18 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 103,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,563.46/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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