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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.56 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.56 and 228.44 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.56 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.56 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.56 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 106,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,809.41/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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