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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.40, 468.48 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.40, 468.48 and 228.88 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.40 : 468.48 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.40/468.48 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.40x = 468.48 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.40x = 107,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,225.70/339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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