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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.26, 352.10 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.26, 352.10 and 222.59 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.26 : 352.10 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.26/352.10 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.26x = 352.10 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.26x = 78,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,373.94/255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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