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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 467.70 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 467.70 and 228.36 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 467.70 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/467.70 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 467.70 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 106,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,803.97/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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