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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 472.92 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 472.92 and 228.88 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 472.92 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/472.92 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 472.92 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 108,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,241.93/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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