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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 377.64 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 377.64 and 222.87 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 377.64 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/377.64 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 377.64 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 84,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,163.51/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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