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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 470.54 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 470.54 and 229.20 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 470.54 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/470.54 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 470.54 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 107,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,847.77/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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