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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 460.70 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 460.70 and 225.14 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 460.70 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/460.70 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 460.70 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 103,718.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,718.57/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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