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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 465.36 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 465.36 and 229.08 is: 343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 465.36 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/465.36 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 465.36 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 106,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,604.67/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.80

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