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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 470.54 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 470.54 and 229.12 is: 316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 470.54 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/470.54 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 470.54 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 107,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,810.12/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.29

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