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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 468.14 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 468.14 and 228.83 is: 315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 468.14 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/468.14 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 468.14 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 107,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,120.99/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.84

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