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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.59, 477.85 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.59, 477.85 and 222.04 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.59 : 477.85 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.59/477.85 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.59x = 477.85 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.59x = 106,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,101.81/346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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