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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.18, 409.76 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.18, 409.76 and 222.28 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.18 : 409.76 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.18/409.76 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.18x = 409.76 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.18x = 91,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,081.45/274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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