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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 345.69 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 345.69 and 222.06 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 345.69 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/345.69 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 345.69 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 76,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,763.92/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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