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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 479.10 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 479.10 and 222.73 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 479.10 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/479.10 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 479.10 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 106,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,709.94/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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