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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 468.36 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 468.36 and 229.04 is: 316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 468.36 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/468.36 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 468.36 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 107,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,273.17/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.22

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