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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.54, 465.97 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.54, 465.97 and 229.75 is: 344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.54 : 465.97 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.54/465.97 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.54x = 465.97 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.54x = 107,056.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,056.61/310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.74

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