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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.20, 392.85 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.20, 392.85 and 221.70 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.20 : 392.85 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.20/392.85 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.20x = 392.85 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.20x = 87,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,094.85/262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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