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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.49, 466.58 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.49, 466.58 and 229.07 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.49 : 466.58 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.49/466.58 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.49x = 466.58 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.49x = 106,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,878.34/310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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