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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 461.06 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 461.06 and 229.31 is: 316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 461.06 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/461.06 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 461.06 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 105,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,724.81/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.35

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