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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 463.96 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 463.96 and 228.20 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 463.96 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/463.96 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 463.96 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 105,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,875.67/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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