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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 384.80 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 384.80 and 222.40 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 384.80 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/384.80 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 384.80 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 85,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,579.52/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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