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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.13, 363.85 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.13, 363.85 and 222.68 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.13 : 363.85 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.13/363.85 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.13x = 363.85 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.13x = 81,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,022.47/264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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