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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 467.33 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 467.33 and 229.57 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 467.33 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/467.33 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 467.33 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 107,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,283.80/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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