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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 471.60 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 471.60 and 228.40 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 471.60 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/471.60 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 471.60 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 107,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,713.44/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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