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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 370.85 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 370.85 and 222.35 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 370.85 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/370.85 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 370.85 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 82,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,455.53/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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