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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 475.68 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 475.68 and 228.48 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 475.68 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/475.68 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 475.68 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 108,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,683.37/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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