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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 469.08 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 469.08 and 229.53 is: 316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 469.08 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/469.08 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 469.08 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 107,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,667.93/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.62

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