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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 372.24 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 372.24 and 222.16 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 372.24 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/372.24 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 372.24 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 82,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,696.84/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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