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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.65, 460.97 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.65, 460.97 and 226.32 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.65 : 460.97 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.65/460.97 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.65x = 460.97 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.65x = 104,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,326.73/307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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