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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 353.44 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 353.44 and 222.77 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 353.44 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/353.44 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 353.44 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 78,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,735.83/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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