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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 370.14 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 370.14 and 222.22 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 370.14 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/370.14 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 370.14 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 82,252.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,252.51/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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