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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 468.43 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 468.43 and 229.04 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 468.43 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/468.43 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 468.43 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 107,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,291.97/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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