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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 464.98 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 464.98 and 228.90 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 464.98 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/464.98 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 464.98 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 106,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,433.92/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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