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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 467.37 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 467.37 and 228.42 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 467.37 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/467.37 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 467.37 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 106,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,756.66/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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