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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 475.56 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 475.56 and 228.12 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 475.56 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/475.56 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 475.56 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 108,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,484.75/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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