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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 459.47 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 459.47 and 225.32 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 459.47 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/459.47 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 459.47 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 103,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,526.05/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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