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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.15, 354.53 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.15, 354.53 and 222.05 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.15 : 354.53 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.15/354.53 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.15x = 354.53 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.15x = 78,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,724.83/257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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