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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.33, 392.83 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.33, 392.83 and 221.93 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.33 : 392.83 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.33/392.83 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.33x = 392.83 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.33x = 87,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,180.76/262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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