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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 460.49 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 460.49 and 225.90 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 460.49 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/460.49 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 460.49 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 104,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,023.56/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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