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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.65, 468.34 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.65, 468.34 and 228.94 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.65 : 468.34 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.65/468.34 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.65x = 468.34 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.65x = 107,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,220.02/339.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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