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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 477.76 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 477.76 and 221.92 is: 306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 477.76 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/477.76 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 477.76 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 106,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,024.50/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.08

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