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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 469.85 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 469.85 and 228.62 is: 315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 469.85 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/469.85 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 469.85 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 107,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,417.11/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.60

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