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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 468.15 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 468.15 and 228.70 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 468.15 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/468.15 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 468.15 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 107,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,065.91/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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