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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 365.61 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 365.61 and 221.34 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 365.61 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/365.61 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 365.61 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 80,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,924.12/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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