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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 468.02 and 228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 468.02 and 228.79 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 468.02 = 228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/468.02 = 228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 468.02 × 228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 107,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,075.96/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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