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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 459.18 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 459.18 and 225.78 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 459.18 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/459.18 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 459.18 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 103,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,673.66/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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