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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 459.78 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 459.78 and 225.62 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 459.78 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/459.78 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 459.78 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 103,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,736.71/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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