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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.07, 478.71 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.07, 478.71 and 222.88 is: 307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.07 : 478.71 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.07/478.71 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.07x = 478.71 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.07x = 106,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,693.24/347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.41

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