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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.81, 478.53 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.81, 478.53 and 222.58 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.81 : 478.53 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.81/478.53 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.81x = 478.53 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.81x = 106,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,508.81/346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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