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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.93, 466.62 and 229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.93, 466.62 and 229.99 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.93 : 466.62 = 229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.93/466.62 = 229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.93x = 466.62 × 229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.93x = 107,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,317.93/310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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