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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 366.69 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 366.69 and 222.30 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 366.69 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/366.69 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 366.69 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 81,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,515.19/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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