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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 469.32 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 469.32 and 229.25 is: 316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 469.32 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/469.32 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 469.32 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 107,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,591.61/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.46

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