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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 463.46 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 463.46 and 228.46 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 463.46 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/463.46 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 463.46 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 105,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,882.07/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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