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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 464.82 and 229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 464.82 and 229.66 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 464.82 = 229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/464.82 = 229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 464.82 × 229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 106,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,750.56/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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