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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 478.25 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 478.25 and 222.32 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 478.25 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/478.25 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 478.25 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 106,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,321.04/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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