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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 464.75 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 464.75 and 228.74 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 464.75 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/464.75 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 464.75 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 106,303.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,303.45/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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