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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.42, 414.81 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.42, 414.81 and 222.42 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.42 : 414.81 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.42/414.81 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.42x = 414.81 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.42x = 92,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,262.04/276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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