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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.22, 651.49 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.22, 651.49 and 265.22 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.22 : 651.49 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.22/651.49 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.22x = 651.49 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.22x = 172,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,783.59/472.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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