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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.01, 464.58 and 228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.01, 464.58 and 228.21 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.01 : 464.58 = 228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.01/464.58 = 228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.01x = 464.58 × 228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.01x = 106,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,020.66/310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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