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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 366.30 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 366.30 and 221.84 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 366.30 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/366.30 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 366.30 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 81,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259.99/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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