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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 465.48 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 465.48 and 228.44 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 465.48 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/465.48 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 465.48 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 106,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,334.25/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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