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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 463.94 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 463.94 and 229.11 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 463.94 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/463.94 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 463.94 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 106,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,289.83/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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