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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 469.59 and 229.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 469.59 and 229.91 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 469.59 = 229.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/469.59 = 229.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 469.59 × 229.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 107,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,963.44/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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