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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 477.60 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 477.60 and 228.16 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 477.60 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/477.60 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 477.60 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 108,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,969.22/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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