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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 477.88 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 477.88 and 228.30 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 477.88 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/477.88 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 477.88 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 109,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,100.00/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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