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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 364.92 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 364.92 and 222.89 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 364.92 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/364.92 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 364.92 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 81,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,337.02/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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