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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 403.05 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 403.05 and 220.22 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 403.05 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/403.05 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 403.05 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 88,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,759.67/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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