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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.59, 478.17 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.59, 478.17 and 228.62 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.59 : 478.17 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.59/478.17 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.59x = 478.17 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.59x = 109,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,318.60/346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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