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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 477.84 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 477.84 and 222.06 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 477.84 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/477.84 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 477.84 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 106,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,109.15/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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