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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.86, 476.79 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.86, 476.79 and 222.46 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.86 : 476.79 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.86/476.79 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.86x = 476.79 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.86x = 106,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,066.70/317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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