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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 352.49 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 352.49 and 222.75 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 352.49 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/352.49 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 352.49 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 78,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,516.03/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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