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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 385.74 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 385.74 and 222.80 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 385.74 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/385.74 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 385.74 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 85,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,942.49/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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