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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 401.70 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 401.70 and 222.65 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 401.70 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/401.70 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 401.70 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 89,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,436.50/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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