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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 477.96 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 477.96 and 228.05 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 477.96 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/477.96 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 477.96 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 108,996.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,996.39/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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