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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 478.76 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 478.76 and 222.68 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 478.76 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/478.76 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 478.76 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 106,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,610.28/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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