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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 376.44 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 376.44 and 222.41 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 376.44 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/376.44 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 376.44 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 83,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,722.14/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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