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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 401.79 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 401.79 and 222.27 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 401.79 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/401.79 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 401.79 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 89,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,305.86/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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