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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 464.62 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 464.62 and 228.07 is: 341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 464.62 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/464.62 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 464.62 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 105,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,962.42/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.83

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