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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 478.67 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 478.67 and 220.76 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 478.67 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/478.67 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 478.67 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 105,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,670.09/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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