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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 463.19 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 463.19 and 228.29 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 463.19 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/463.19 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 463.19 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 105,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,738.19/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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