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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.85, 633.89 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.85, 633.89 and 268.31 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.85 : 633.89 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.85/633.89 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.85x = 633.89 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.85x = 170,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,081.28/422.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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