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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 469.26 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 469.26 and 229.88 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 469.26 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/469.26 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 469.26 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 107,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,873.49/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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