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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 461.20 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 461.20 and 225.96 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 461.20 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/461.20 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 461.20 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 104,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,212.75/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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