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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 465.32 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 465.32 and 228.42 is: 343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 465.32 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/465.32 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 465.32 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 106,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,288.39/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.96

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