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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 398.91 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 398.91 and 221.94 is: 334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 398.91 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/398.91 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 398.91 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 88,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,534.09/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.24

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