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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.36, 476.64 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.36, 476.64 and 228.96 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.36 : 476.64 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.36/476.64 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.36x = 476.64 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.36x = 109,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,131.49/345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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