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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 382.66 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 382.66 and 222.70 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 382.66 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/382.66 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 382.66 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 85,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,218.38/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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