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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.88, 469.22 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.88, 469.22 and 229.94 is: 317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.88 : 469.22 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.88/469.22 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.88x = 469.22 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.88x = 107,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,892.45/339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.44

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