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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.99, 467.67 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.99, 467.67 and 228.29 is: 314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.99 : 467.67 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.99/467.67 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.99x = 467.67 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.99x = 106,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,762.90/338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.95

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