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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 370.80 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 370.80 and 222.27 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 370.80 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/370.80 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 370.80 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 82,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,417.72/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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