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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 379.70 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 379.70 and 222.98 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 379.70 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/379.70 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 379.70 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 84,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,665.51/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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