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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 467.25 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 467.25 and 229.32 is: 343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 467.25 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/467.25 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 467.25 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 107,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,149.77/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.99

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