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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 386.00 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 386.00 and 222.37 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 386.00 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/386.00 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 386.00 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 85,834.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,834.41/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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