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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 399.08 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 399.08 and 220.17 is: 330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 399.08 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/399.08 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 399.08 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 87,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,865.44/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.91

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