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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 403.23 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 403.23 and 222.90 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 403.23 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/403.23 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 403.23 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 89,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,879.97/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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