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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 459.47 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 459.47 and 225.21 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 459.47 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/459.47 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 459.47 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 103,476.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,476.11/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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