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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 466.89 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 466.89 and 229.25 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 466.89 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/466.89 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 466.89 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 107,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,034.53/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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