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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 467.13 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 467.13 and 228.08 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 467.13 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/467.13 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 467.13 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 106,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,540.67/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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