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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.25, 460.44 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.25, 460.44 and 225.25 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.25 : 460.44 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.25/460.44 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.25x = 460.44 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.25x = 103,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,715.26/308.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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