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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.11, 477.68 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.11, 477.68 and 228.07 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.11 : 477.68 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.11/477.68 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.11x = 477.68 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.11x = 108,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,942.96/346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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