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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 346.91 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 346.91 and 222.04 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 346.91 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/346.91 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 346.91 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 77,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,027.22/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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