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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 475.26 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 475.26 and 228 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 475.26 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/475.26 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 475.26 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 108,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,359.28/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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