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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.61, 468.85 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.61, 468.85 and 229.29 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.61 : 468.85 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.61/468.85 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.61x = 468.85 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.61x = 107,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,502.62/339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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