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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 463.01 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 463.01 and 228.27 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 463.01 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/463.01 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 463.01 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 105,690.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,690.15/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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