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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.07, 393.90 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.07, 393.90 and 221.82 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.07 : 393.90 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.07/393.90 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.07x = 393.90 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.07x = 87,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,374.90/263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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