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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 371.02 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 371.02 and 222.30 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 371.02 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/371.02 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 371.02 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 82,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,477.75/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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