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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 466.07 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 466.07 and 228.92 is: 344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 466.07 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/466.07 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 466.07 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 106,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,692.74/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.72

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