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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 374.36 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 374.36 and 222.44 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 374.36 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/374.36 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 374.36 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 83,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,272.64/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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