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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 364.23 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 364.23 and 222.39 is: 307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 364.23 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/364.23 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 364.23 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 81,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,001.11/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.17

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