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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.84, 478.76 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.84, 478.76 and 222.84 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.84 : 478.76 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.84/478.76 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.84x = 478.76 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.84x = 106,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,686.88/346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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