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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 633.20 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 633.20 and 268.32 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 633.20 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/633.20 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 633.20 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 169,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,898.88/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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