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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 365.22 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 365.22 and 220.29 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 365.22 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/365.22 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 365.22 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 80,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,454.31/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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