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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 465.96 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 465.96 and 229.04 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 465.96 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/465.96 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 465.96 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 106,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,723.48/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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