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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 478.16 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 478.16 and 222.36 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 478.16 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/478.16 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 478.16 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 106,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,323.66/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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