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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 401.49 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 401.49 and 222.44 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 401.49 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/401.49 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 401.49 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 89,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,307.44/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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