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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.58, 468.75 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.58, 468.75 and 229.15 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.58 : 468.75 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.58/468.75 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.58x = 468.75 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.58x = 107,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,414.06/339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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