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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 397.85 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 397.85 and 222.21 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 397.85 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/397.85 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 397.85 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 88,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,405.14/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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