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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 383.10 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 383.10 and 222.60 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 383.10 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/383.10 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 383.10 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 85,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,278.06/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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