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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 366.18 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 366.18 and 222.60 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 366.18 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/366.18 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 366.18 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 81,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,511.67/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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