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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.91, 462.29 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.91, 462.29 and 229.96 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.91 : 462.29 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.91/462.29 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.91x = 462.29 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.91x = 106,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,305.90/334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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