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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 398.72 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 398.72 and 222.24 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 398.72 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/398.72 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 398.72 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 88,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,611.53/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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