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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 463.77 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 463.77 and 228.08 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 463.77 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/463.77 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 463.77 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 105,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,777.82/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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