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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 379.39 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 379.39 and 222.77 is: 307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 379.39 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/379.39 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 379.39 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 84,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,516.71/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.17

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