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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 467.58 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 467.58 and 228.66 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 467.58 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/467.58 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 467.58 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 106,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,916.84/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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