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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 466.85 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 466.85 and 228.02 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 466.85 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/466.85 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 466.85 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 106,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,447.66/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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