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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.56, 479.22 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.56, 479.22 and 223.22 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.56 : 479.22 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.56/479.22 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.56x = 479.22 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.56x = 106,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,971.85/347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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