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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.45, 479.17 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.45, 479.17 and 222.89 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.45 : 479.17 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.45/479.17 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.45x = 479.17 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.45x = 106,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,801.09/347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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