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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.98 and 225.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.98 and 225.73 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.98 = 225.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.98 = 225.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.98 × 225.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 104,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,057.02/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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