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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 460.55 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 460.55 and 225.14 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 460.55 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/460.55 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 460.55 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 103,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,684.80/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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