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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 463.32 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 463.32 and 228.66 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 463.32 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/463.32 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 463.32 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 105,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,942.75/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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