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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 476.32 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 476.32 and 228.64 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 476.32 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/476.32 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 476.32 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 108,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,905.80/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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