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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 414.32 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 414.32 and 222.62 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 414.32 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/414.32 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 414.32 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 92,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,235.92/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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