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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.23, 476.54 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.23, 476.54 and 228.83 is: 315.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.23 : 476.54 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.23/476.54 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.23x = 476.54 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.23x = 109,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,045.46/345.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.87

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