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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 374.56 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 374.56 and 222.35 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 374.56 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/374.56 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 374.56 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 83,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,283.42/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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