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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 402.60 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 402.60 and 222.54 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 402.60 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/402.60 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 402.60 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 89,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,594.60/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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