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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 478.38 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 478.38 and 222.44 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 478.38 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/478.38 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 478.38 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 106,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,410.85/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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