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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 410.13 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 410.13 and 222.18 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 410.13 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/410.13 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 410.13 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 91,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,122.68/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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