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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 396.74 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 396.74 and 221.53 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 396.74 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/396.74 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 396.74 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 87,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,889.81/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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