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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 380.27 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 380.27 and 222.28 is: 307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 380.27 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/380.27 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 380.27 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 84,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,526.02/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.12

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