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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 377.66 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 377.66 and 222.90 is: 334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 377.66 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/377.66 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 377.66 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 84,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,177.41/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.57

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