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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 347.22 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 347.22 and 224.10 is: 309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 347.22 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/347.22 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 347.22 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 77,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,812.00/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.22

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