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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 464.76 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 464.76 and 229.26 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 464.76 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/464.76 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 464.76 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 106,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,550.88/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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