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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.12, 461.46 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.12, 461.46 and 226.84 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.12 : 461.46 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.12/461.46 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.12x = 461.46 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.12x = 104,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,677.59/308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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