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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 377.16 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 377.16 and 221.26 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 377.16 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/377.16 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 377.16 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 83,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,448.65/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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