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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 477.90 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 477.90 and 222.05 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 477.90 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/477.90 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 477.90 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 106,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,115.31/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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