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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 469.08 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 469.08 and 229.44 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 469.08 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/469.08 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 469.08 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 107,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,625.72/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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