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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 397.71 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 397.71 and 222.09 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 397.71 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/397.71 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 397.71 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 88,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,327.41/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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