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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378 and 222.40 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 84,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,067.20/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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