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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 477.82 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 477.82 and 229.82 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 477.82 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/477.82 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 477.82 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 109,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,812.59/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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