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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 463.19 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 463.19 and 228.60 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 463.19 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/463.19 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 463.19 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 105,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,886.11/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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