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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 466.05 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 466.05 and 228.76 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 466.05 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/466.05 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 466.05 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 106,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,613.29/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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