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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 474.09 and 229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 474.09 and 229.87 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 474.09 = 229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/474.09 = 229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 474.09 × 229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 108,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,978.80/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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