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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 469.47 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 469.47 and 229.64 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 469.47 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/469.47 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 469.47 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 107,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,806.74/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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