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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 377.26 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 377.26 and 222.63 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 377.26 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/377.26 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 377.26 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 83,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,989.39/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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