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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 461.77 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 461.77 and 226.40 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 461.77 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/461.77 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 461.77 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 104,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,541.85/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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