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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.21, 351.97 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.21, 351.97 and 222.40 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.21 : 351.97 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.21/351.97 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.21x = 351.97 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.21x = 78,278.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,278.13/255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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