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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 478.74 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 478.74 and 222.76 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 478.74 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/478.74 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 478.74 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 106,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,644.12/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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