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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 460.55 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 460.55 and 226.13 is: 338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 460.55 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/460.55 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 460.55 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 104,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,142.43/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.49

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