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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 478.65 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 478.65 and 222.62 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 478.65 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/478.65 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 478.65 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 106,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,555.12/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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