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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.42 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.42 and 222.50 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.42 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.42 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.42 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 92,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,206.32/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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