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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.00, 396.65 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.00, 396.65 and 221.72 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.00 : 396.65 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.00/396.65 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.00x = 396.65 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.00x = 87,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,943.81/265.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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