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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 461.09 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 461.09 and 225.28 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 461.09 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/461.09 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 461.09 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 103,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,875.49/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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