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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.05, 473.34 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.05, 473.34 and 229.02 is: 343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.05 : 473.34 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.05/473.34 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.05x = 473.34 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.05x = 108,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,404.33/316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.00

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