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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 467.34 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 467.34 and 228.50 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 467.34 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/467.34 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 467.34 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 106,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,787.19/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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