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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 469.21 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 469.21 and 228.46 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 469.21 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/469.21 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 469.21 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 107,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,194.57/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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