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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 477.90 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 477.90 and 222.28 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 477.90 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/477.90 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 477.90 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 106,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,227.61/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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