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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 397.99 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 397.99 and 222.40 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 397.99 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/397.99 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 397.99 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 88,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,512.98/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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