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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.95, 469.27 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.95, 469.27 and 229.75 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.95 : 469.27 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.95/469.27 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.95x = 469.27 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.95x = 107,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,813.90/339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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