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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 402.30 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 402.30 and 222.57 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 402.30 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/402.30 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 402.30 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 89,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,539.91/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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