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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 372.73 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 372.73 and 222.33 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 372.73 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/372.73 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 372.73 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 82,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,869.06/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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