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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.57, 464.57 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.57, 464.57 and 228.61 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.57 : 464.57 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.57/464.57 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.57x = 464.57 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.57x = 106,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,205.35/309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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