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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 467.37 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 467.37 and 228.15 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 467.37 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/467.37 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 467.37 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 106,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,630.47/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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