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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.62, 460.24 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.62, 460.24 and 225.22 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.62 : 460.24 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.62/460.24 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.62x = 460.24 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.62x = 103,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,655.25/306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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