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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 381.65 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 381.65 and 223.28 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 381.65 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/381.65 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 381.65 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 85,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,214.81/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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