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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 468.90 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 468.90 and 229.61 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 468.90 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/468.90 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 468.90 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 107,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,665.30/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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