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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 465.55 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 465.55 and 229.23 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 465.55 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/465.55 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 465.55 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 106,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,717.45/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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