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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.52, 354.96 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.52, 354.96 and 222.48 is: 306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.52 : 354.96 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.52/354.96 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.52x = 354.96 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.52x = 78,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,971.50/257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.66

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