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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 398.66 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 398.66 and 222.55 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 398.66 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/398.66 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 398.66 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 88,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,719.67/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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