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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 477.34 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 477.34 and 229.42 is: 316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 477.34 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/477.34 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 477.34 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 109,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,511.34/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.45

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