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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 354.22 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 354.22 and 247.22 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 354.22 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/354.22 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 354.22 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 87,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,569.03/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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