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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 371.94 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 371.94 and 222.40 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 371.94 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/371.94 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 371.94 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 82,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,719.46/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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