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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.16, 373.90 and 222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.16, 373.90 and 222.43 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.16 : 373.90 = 222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.16/373.90 = 222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.16x = 373.90 × 222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.16x = 83,166.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,166.58/249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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