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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.29, 468.50 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.29, 468.50 and 229.13 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.29 : 468.50 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.29/468.50 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.29x = 468.50 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.29x = 107,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,343.92/339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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