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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 354.38 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 354.38 and 222.08 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 354.38 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/354.38 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 354.38 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 78,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,700.71/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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