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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 478.40 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 478.40 and 222.38 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 478.40 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/478.40 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 478.40 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 106,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,386.59/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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