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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 478.16 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 478.16 and 222.08 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 478.16 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/478.16 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 478.16 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 106,189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,189.77/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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