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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.25, 467.92 and 229.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.25, 467.92 and 229.33 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.25 : 467.92 = 229.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.25/467.92 = 229.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.25x = 467.92 × 229.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.25x = 107,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,307.80/312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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