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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 401.99 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 401.99 and 222.66 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 401.99 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/401.99 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 401.99 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 89,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,507.09/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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