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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.07, 392.29 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.07, 392.29 and 222.80 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.07 : 392.29 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.07/392.29 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.07x = 392.29 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.07x = 87,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,403.15/261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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