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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.66 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.66 and 222.36 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.66 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.66 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.66 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 89,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,535.48/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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