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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 367.14 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 367.14 and 221.68 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 367.14 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/367.14 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 367.14 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 81,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,387.60/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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