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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 465.69 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 465.69 and 229.41 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 465.69 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/465.69 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 465.69 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 106,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,833.94/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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