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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 469.04 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 469.04 and 229.53 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 469.04 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/469.04 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 469.04 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 107,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,659.33/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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