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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 370.35 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 370.35 and 222.12 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 370.35 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/370.35 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 370.35 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 82,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,262.14/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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