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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 346.95 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 346.95 and 222.02 is: 306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 346.95 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/346.95 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 346.95 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 77,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,029.84/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.22

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