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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 476.08 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 476.08 and 227.07 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 476.08 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/476.08 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 476.08 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 108,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,102.92/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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