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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 478.65 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 478.65 and 228.84 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 478.65 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/478.65 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 478.65 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 109,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,531.87/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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