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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 363.65 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 363.65 and 220.89 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 363.65 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/363.65 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 363.65 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 80,326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,326.65/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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