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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.36, 458.64 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.36, 458.64 and 225.18 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.36 : 458.64 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.36/458.64 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.36x = 458.64 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.36x = 103,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,276.56/306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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