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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 468.22 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 468.22 and 228.96 is: 316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 468.22 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/468.22 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 468.22 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 107,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,203.65/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.05

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