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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.07, 465.32 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.07, 465.32 and 229.11 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.07 : 465.32 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.07/465.32 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.07x = 465.32 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.07x = 106,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,609.47/310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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