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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 460.74 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 460.74 and 225.92 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 460.74 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/460.74 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 460.74 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 104,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,090.38/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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