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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.22, 469.88 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.22, 469.88 and 229.50 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.22 : 469.88 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.22/469.88 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.22x = 469.88 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.22x = 107,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,837.82/340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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