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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 475.74 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 475.74 and 228.48 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 475.74 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/475.74 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 475.74 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 108,697.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,697.08/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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