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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 374.94 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 374.94 and 222.78 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 374.94 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/374.94 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 374.94 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 83,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,529.13/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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