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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.55, 467.97 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.55, 467.97 and 228.71 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.55 : 467.97 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.55/467.97 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.55x = 467.97 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.55x = 107,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,029.42/339.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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