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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 464.50 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 464.50 and 229.48 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 464.50 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/464.50 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 464.50 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 106,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,592.59/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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