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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 475.56 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 475.56 and 228.28 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 475.56 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/475.56 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 475.56 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 108,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,560.84/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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