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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 461.37 and 226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 461.37 and 226.49 is: 339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 461.37 = 226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/461.37 = 226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 461.37 × 226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 104,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,493.38/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.90

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