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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 465.12 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 465.12 and 229.44 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 465.12 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/465.12 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 465.12 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 106,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,717.13/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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