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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 366.72 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 366.72 and 222.72 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 366.72 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/366.72 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 366.72 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 81,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,675.88/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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