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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 469.11 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 469.11 and 229.75 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 469.11 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/469.11 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 469.11 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 107,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,778.02/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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