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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 468.99 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 468.99 and 229.32 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 468.99 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/468.99 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 468.99 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 107,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,548.79/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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