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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.25, 467.01 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.25, 467.01 and 229.71 is: 344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.25 : 467.01 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.25/467.01 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.25x = 467.01 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.25x = 107,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,276.87/311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.66

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