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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 370.90 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 370.90 and 222.16 is: 306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 370.90 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/370.90 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 370.90 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 82,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,399.14/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.70

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