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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 477.63 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 477.63 and 227.95 is: 314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 477.63 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/477.63 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 477.63 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 108,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,873.37/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.56

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