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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.07, 469.33 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.07, 469.33 and 229.77 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.07 : 469.33 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.07/469.33 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.07x = 469.33 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.07x = 107,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,837.36/340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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