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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 347.04 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 347.04 and 222.44 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 347.04 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/347.04 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 347.04 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 77,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,195.58/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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