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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.32, 476.02 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.32, 476.02 and 228.68 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.32 : 476.02 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.32/476.02 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.32x = 476.02 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.32x = 108,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,856.25/345.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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