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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.57, 461.57 and 229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.57, 461.57 and 229.49 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.57 : 461.57 = 229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.57/461.57 = 229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.57x = 461.57 × 229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.57x = 105,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,925.70/334.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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