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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 461.01 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 461.01 and 225.33 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 461.01 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/461.01 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 461.01 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 103,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,879.38/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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