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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.49, 460.83 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.49, 460.83 and 225.22 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.49 : 460.83 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.49/460.83 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.49x = 460.83 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.49x = 103,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,786.98/307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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