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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 460.94 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 460.94 and 228.96 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 460.94 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/460.94 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 460.94 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 105,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,535.68/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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