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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.26, 394.98 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.26, 394.98 and 222.04 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.26 : 394.98 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.26/394.98 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.26x = 394.98 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.26x = 87,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,701.36/263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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