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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.81, 468.69 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.81, 468.69 and 229.11 is: 316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.81 : 468.69 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.81/468.69 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.81x = 468.69 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.81x = 107,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,381.57/339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.00

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