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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 459.71 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 459.71 and 225.96 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 459.71 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/459.71 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 459.71 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 103,876.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,876.07/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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