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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 374.77 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 374.77 and 222.53 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 374.77 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/374.77 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 374.77 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 83,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,396.07/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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