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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 371.54 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 371.54 and 222.86 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 371.54 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/371.54 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 371.54 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 82,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,801.40/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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