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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 467.95 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 467.95 and 228.48 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 467.95 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/467.95 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 467.95 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 106,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,917.22/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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