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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 478.98 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 478.98 and 222.75 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 478.98 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/478.98 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 478.98 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 106,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,693.63/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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