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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.22, 477.86 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.22, 477.86 and 221.98 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.22 : 477.86 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.22/477.86 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.22x = 477.86 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.22x = 106,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,075.36/346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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