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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 476.34 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 476.34 and 228.64 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 476.34 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/476.34 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 476.34 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 108,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,910.38/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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