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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 460.50 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 460.50 and 226.41 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 460.50 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/460.50 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 460.50 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 104,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,263.09/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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