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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 458.96 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 458.96 and 225.46 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 458.96 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/458.96 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 458.96 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 103,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,477.12/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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