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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 463.76 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 463.76 and 228.44 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 463.76 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/463.76 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 463.76 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 105,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,941.33/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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