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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 400.86 and 222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 400.86 and 222.61 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 400.86 = 222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/400.86 = 222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 400.86 × 222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 89,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,235.44/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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