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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 467.94 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 467.94 and 228.89 is: 315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 467.94 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/467.94 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 467.94 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 107,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,104.45/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.80

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