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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 395.17 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 395.17 and 222.39 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 395.17 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/395.17 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 395.17 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 87,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,881.86/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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