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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.00, 469.29 and 229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.00, 469.29 and 229.46 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.00 : 469.29 = 229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.00/469.29 = 229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.00x = 469.29 × 229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.00x = 107,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,683.12/340.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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