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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.99, 375.05 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.99, 375.05 and 222.76 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.99 : 375.05 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.99/375.05 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.99x = 375.05 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.99x = 83,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,546.14/249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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