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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.27 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.27 and 222.53 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.27 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.27 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.27 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 89,291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,291.49/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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