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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 477.63 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 477.63 and 221.82 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 477.63 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/477.63 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 477.63 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 105,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,947.89/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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