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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 373.50 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 373.50 and 222.21 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 373.50 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/373.50 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 373.50 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 82,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,995.44/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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