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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 468.90 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 468.90 and 229.28 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 468.90 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/468.90 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 468.90 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 107,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,507.05/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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