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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.43, 354.48 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.43, 354.48 and 222.40 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.43 : 354.48 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.43/354.48 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.43x = 354.48 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.43x = 78,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,833.97/257.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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