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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 346.07 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 346.07 and 222.52 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 346.07 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/346.07 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 346.07 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 77,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,007.50/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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