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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 469.01 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 469.01 and 229.55 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 469.01 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/469.01 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 469.01 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 107,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,659.47/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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