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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 395.99 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 395.99 and 222.41 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 395.99 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/395.99 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 395.99 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 88,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,073.68/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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