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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 414.32 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 414.32 and 222.55 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 414.32 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/414.32 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 414.32 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 92,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,204.77/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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