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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.05, 475.89 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.05, 475.89 and 226.82 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.05 : 475.89 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.05/475.89 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.05x = 475.89 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.05x = 107,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,938.99/345.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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