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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.26 and 229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.26 and 229.49 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.26 = 229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.26 = 229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.26 × 229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 107,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,690.48/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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