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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.52, 476.94 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.52, 476.94 and 229.12 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.52 : 476.94 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.52/476.94 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.52x = 476.94 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.52x = 109,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,276.49/345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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