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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 366 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 366 and 221.80 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 366 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/366 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 366 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 81,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,178.80/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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