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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 400.22 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 400.22 and 227.22 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 400.22 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/400.22 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 400.22 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 90,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,936.85/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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