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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 463.68 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 463.68 and 228.54 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 463.68 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/463.68 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 463.68 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 105,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,969.43/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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