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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 480.02 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 480.02 and 221.96 is: 306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 480.02 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/480.02 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 480.02 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 106,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,545.24/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.22

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