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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 478.94 and 222.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 478.94 and 222.79 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 478.94 = 222.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/478.94 = 222.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 478.94 × 222.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 106,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,703.68/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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