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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 397.76 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 397.76 and 222.15 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 397.76 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/397.76 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 397.76 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 88,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,361.27/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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