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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 370.98 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 370.98 and 222.38 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 370.98 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/370.98 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 370.98 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 82,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,498.07/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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