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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 469.12 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 469.12 and 229.75 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 469.12 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/469.12 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 469.12 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 107,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,776.83/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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