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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 346.08 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 346.08 and 222.16 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 346.08 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/346.08 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 346.08 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 76,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,885.13/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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