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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 370.78 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 370.78 and 222.48 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 370.78 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/370.78 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 370.78 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 82,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,491.13/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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