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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 375 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 375 and 222.78 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 375 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/375 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 375 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 83,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,542.50/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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