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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 478.05 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 478.05 and 222.13 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 478.05 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/478.05 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 478.05 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 106,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,189.25/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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