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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 470.00 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 470.00 and 229.97 is: 317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 470.00 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/470.00 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 470.00 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 108,087.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,087.65/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.28

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