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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 463.00 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 463.00 and 228.18 is: 341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 463.00 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/463.00 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 463.00 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 105,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,646.50/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.59

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