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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 479.06 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 479.06 and 222.96 is: 307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 479.06 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/479.06 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 479.06 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 106,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,811.22/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.65

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