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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.77, 475.75 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.77, 475.75 and 228.32 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.77 : 475.75 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.77/475.75 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.77x = 475.75 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.77x = 108,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,623.24/344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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