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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 477.62 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 477.62 and 221.76 is: 306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 477.62 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/477.62 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 477.62 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 105,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,915.90/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.10

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