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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.88 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.88 and 222.38 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.88 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.88 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.88 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 83,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,809.25/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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