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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.45, 477.93 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.45, 477.93 and 228.63 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.45 : 477.93 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.45/477.93 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.45x = 477.93 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.45x = 109,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,269.14/346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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