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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 476.16 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 476.16 and 228.63 is: 315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 476.16 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/476.16 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 476.16 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 108,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,864.46/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.55

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