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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 414.23 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 414.23 and 222.26 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 414.23 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/414.23 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 414.23 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 92,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,063.58/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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