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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.69, 478.13 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.69, 478.13 and 222.31 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.69 : 478.13 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.69/478.13 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.69x = 478.13 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.69x = 106,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,292.44/346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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