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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 371.60 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 371.60 and 222.58 is: 307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 371.60 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/371.60 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 371.60 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 82,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,709.62/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.45

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