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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 477.87 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 477.87 and 222.15 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 477.87 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/477.87 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 477.87 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 106,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,158.34/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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