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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 465.96 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 465.96 and 229.42 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 465.96 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/465.96 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 465.96 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 106,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,900.54/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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