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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 377.88 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 377.88 and 224.22 is: 309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 377.88 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/377.88 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 377.88 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 84,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,728.25/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.86

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