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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.82 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.82 and 222.44 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.82 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.82 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.82 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 92,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,050.12/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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