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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 476.39 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 476.39 and 227.25 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 476.39 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/476.39 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 476.39 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 108,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,260.20/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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