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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 479.24 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 479.24 and 222.92 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 479.24 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/479.24 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 479.24 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 106,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,828.67/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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