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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 399.33 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 399.33 and 212.22 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 399.33 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/399.33 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 399.33 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 84,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,745.81/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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