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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 368.44 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 368.44 and 222.56 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 368.44 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/368.44 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 368.44 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 82,000.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,000.01/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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