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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 461.58 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 461.58 and 225.82 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 461.58 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/461.58 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 461.58 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 104,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,234.00/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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