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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 371.25 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 371.25 and 222.57 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 371.25 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/371.25 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 371.25 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 82,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,629.11/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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