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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.99, 478.66 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.99, 478.66 and 222.51 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.99 : 478.66 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.99/478.66 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.99x = 478.66 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.99x = 106,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,506.64/346.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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