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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 351.50 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 351.50 and 222.15 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 351.50 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/351.50 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 351.50 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 78,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,084.61/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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