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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.88, 466.64 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.88, 466.64 and 229.92 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 466.64 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/466.64 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 466.64 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 107,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,289.87/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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