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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 464.23 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 464.23 and 228.40 is: 342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 464.23 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/464.23 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 464.23 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 106,030.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,030.13/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.76

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