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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.78, 391.95 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.78, 391.95 and 221.92 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.78 : 391.95 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.78/391.95 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.78x = 391.95 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.78x = 86,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,981.54/262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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