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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 395.16 and 222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 395.16 and 222.74 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 395.16 = 222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/395.16 = 222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 395.16 × 222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 88,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,017.94/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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