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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.27, 476.28 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.27, 476.28 and 228.63 is: 315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.27 : 476.28 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.27/476.28 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.27x = 476.28 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.27x = 108,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,891.90/345.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.38

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