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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 402.66 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 402.66 and 222.82 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 402.66 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/402.66 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 402.66 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 89,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,720.70/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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