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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 468.08 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 468.08 and 228.55 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 468.08 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/468.08 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 468.08 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 106,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,979.68/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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