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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 468.10 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 468.10 and 228.60 is: 315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 468.10 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/468.10 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 468.10 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 107,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,007.66/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.38

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