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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 383.66 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 383.66 and 222.60 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 383.66 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/383.66 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 383.66 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 85,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,402.72/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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