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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 416.23 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 416.23 and 222.40 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 416.23 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/416.23 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 416.23 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 92,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,569.55/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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