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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 464.70 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 464.70 and 229.24 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 464.70 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/464.70 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 464.70 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 106,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,527.83/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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