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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 477.44 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 477.44 and 228 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 477.44 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/477.44 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 477.44 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 108,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,856.32/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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