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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.29, 476.51 and 228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.29, 476.51 and 228.77 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.29 : 476.51 = 228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.29/476.51 = 228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.29x = 476.51 × 228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.29x = 109,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,009.38/345.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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