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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.43, 477.97 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.43, 477.97 and 222.23 is: 306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.43 : 477.97 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.43/477.97 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.43x = 477.97 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.43x = 106,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,218.16/346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.61

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