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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 463.44 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 463.44 and 228.24 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 463.44 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/463.44 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 463.44 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 105,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,775.55/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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