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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.83, 477.07 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.83, 477.07 and 228 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.83 : 477.07 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.83/477.07 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.83x = 477.07 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.83x = 108,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,771.39/345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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