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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 371.39 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 371.39 and 222.66 is: 306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 371.39 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/371.39 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 371.39 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 82,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,692.58/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.78

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