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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 477.49 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 477.49 and 229.78 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 477.49 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/477.49 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 477.49 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 109,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,717.65/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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