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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 475.63 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 475.63 and 228.25 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 475.63 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/475.63 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 475.63 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 108,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,562.55/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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