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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 401.44 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 401.44 and 222.16 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 401.44 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/401.44 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 401.44 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 89,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,183.91/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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