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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 465.70 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 465.70 and 228.96 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 465.70 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/465.70 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 465.70 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 106,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,626.67/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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