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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 413.57 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 413.57 and 222.12 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 413.57 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/413.57 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 413.57 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 91,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,862.17/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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