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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 429.50 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 429.50 and 228.22 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 429.50 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/429.50 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 429.50 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 98,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,019.99/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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