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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 381.92 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 381.92 and 222.20 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 381.92 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/381.92 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 381.92 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 84,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,859.60/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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