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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 401.68 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 401.68 and 222.48 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 401.68 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/401.68 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 401.68 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 89,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,365.77/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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