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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 363.18 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 363.18 and 222.08 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 363.18 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/363.18 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 363.18 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 80,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,655.01/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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