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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 365.61 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 365.61 and 221.73 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 365.61 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/365.61 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 365.61 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 81,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,066.71/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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