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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 467.58 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 467.58 and 228.75 is: 315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 467.58 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/467.58 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 467.58 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 106,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,958.93/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.81

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