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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.89, 478.80 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.89, 478.80 and 222.69 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.89 : 478.80 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.89/478.80 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.89x = 478.80 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.89x = 106,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,623.97/346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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