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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 470.64 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 470.64 and 229.08 is: 316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 470.64 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/470.64 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 470.64 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 107,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,813.07/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.24

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