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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 470.49 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 470.49 and 229.14 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 470.49 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/470.49 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 470.49 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 107,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,808.08/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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