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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 483.35 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 483.35 and 250.16 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 483.35 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/483.35 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 483.35 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 120,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,911.17/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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