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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.81, 377.26 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.81, 377.26 and 222.95 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.81 : 377.26 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.81/377.26 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.81x = 377.26 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.81x = 84,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,110.50/251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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