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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 478.23 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 478.23 and 222.28 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 478.23 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/478.23 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 478.23 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 106,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,300.96/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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