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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 395.85 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 395.85 and 221.24 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 395.85 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/395.85 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 395.85 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 87,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,579.67/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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