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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 370.59 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 370.59 and 222.21 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 370.59 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/370.59 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 370.59 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 82,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,349.22/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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