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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 395.62 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 395.62 and 222.16 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 395.62 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/395.62 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 395.62 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 87,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,890.94/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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