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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.54, 461.47 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.54, 461.47 and 226.75 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.54 : 461.47 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.54/461.47 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.54x = 461.47 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.54x = 104,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,638.32/307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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