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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 461.22 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 461.22 and 226 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 461.22 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/461.22 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 461.22 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 104,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,235.72/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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