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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 393.44 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 393.44 and 222.60 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 393.44 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/393.44 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 393.44 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 87,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,579.74/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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