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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 412.16 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 412.16 and 222.72 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 412.16 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/412.16 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 412.16 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 91,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,796.28/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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