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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 461.18 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 461.18 and 225.86 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 461.18 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/461.18 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 461.18 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 104,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,160.37/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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