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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 465.30 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 465.30 and 229.44 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 465.30 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/465.30 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 465.30 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 106,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,758.43/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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