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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 398.14 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 398.14 and 222.12 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 398.14 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/398.14 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 398.14 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 88,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,433.81/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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