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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 478.02 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 478.02 and 229.96 is: 317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 478.02 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/478.02 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 478.02 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 109,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,925.48/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.37

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