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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.46 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.46 and 229.08 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.46 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.46 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.46 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 106,856.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,856.66/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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