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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 466.48 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 466.48 and 229.92 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 466.48 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/466.48 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 466.48 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 107,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,253.08/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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