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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 403.20 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 403.20 and 222.77 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 403.20 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/403.20 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 403.20 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 89,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,821.87/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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