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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.78, 463.40 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.78, 463.40 and 228.18 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.78 : 463.40 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.78/463.40 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.78x = 463.40 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.78x = 105,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,737.47/308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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