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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 366.80 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 366.80 and 222.24 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 366.80 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/366.80 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 366.80 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 81,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,517.63/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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