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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 468.12 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 468.12 and 228.82 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 468.12 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/468.12 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 468.12 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 107,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,115.22/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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