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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 402 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 402 and 222.28 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 402 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/402 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 402 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 89,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,356.56/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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