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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.95, 467.34 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.95, 467.34 and 228.23 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.95 : 467.34 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.95/467.34 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.95x = 467.34 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.95x = 106,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,662.20/338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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