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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 478.61 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 478.61 and 222.50 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 478.61 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/478.61 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 478.61 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 106,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,488.33/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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