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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 467.56 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 467.56 and 228.67 is: 315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 467.56 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/467.56 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 467.56 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 106,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,916.95/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.18

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