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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.11, 479.02 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.11, 479.02 and 222.82 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.11 : 479.02 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.11/479.02 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.11x = 479.02 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.11x = 106,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,735.88/347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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