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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 475.74 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 475.74 and 226.90 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 475.74 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/475.74 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 475.74 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 107,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,945.41/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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