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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.80 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.80 and 222.16 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.80 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.80 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.80 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 80,821.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,821.81/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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