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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 478.42 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 478.42 and 222.24 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 478.42 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/478.42 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 478.42 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 106,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,324.06/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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