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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 478.11 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 478.11 and 222.13 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 478.11 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/478.11 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 478.11 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 106,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,204.00/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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