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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 424.78 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 424.78 and 225.26 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 424.78 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/424.78 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 424.78 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 95,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,684.82/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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