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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.18, 475.86 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.18, 475.86 and 228.54 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.18 : 475.86 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.18/475.86 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.18x = 475.86 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.18x = 108,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,753.04/345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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