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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 475.83 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 475.83 and 228.54 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 475.83 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/475.83 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 475.83 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 108,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,746.19/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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