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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 467.61 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 467.61 and 228.55 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 467.61 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/467.61 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 467.61 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 106,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,871.10/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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