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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 464.40 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 464.40 and 228.48 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 464.40 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/464.40 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 464.40 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 106,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,106.11/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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