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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 477.66 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 477.66 and 228.24 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 477.66 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/477.66 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 477.66 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 109,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,021.12/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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