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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 468 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 468 and 228.76 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 468 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/468 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 468 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 107,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,059.68/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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