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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 478.46 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 478.46 and 228.75 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 478.46 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/478.46 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 478.46 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 109,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,448.30/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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