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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 459.48 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 459.48 and 225.24 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 459.48 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/459.48 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 459.48 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 103,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,493.28/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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