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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.60 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.60 and 229.78 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.60 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.60 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.60 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 107,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,904.69/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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