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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.81, 467.94 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.81, 467.94 and 228.74 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.81 : 467.94 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.81/467.94 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.81x = 467.94 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.81x = 107,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,036.60/338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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