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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 469.45 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 469.45 and 228.48 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 469.45 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/469.45 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 469.45 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 107,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,260.48/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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