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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 479.01 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 479.01 and 222.84 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 479.01 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/479.01 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 479.01 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 106,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,742.59/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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