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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 415.02 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 415.02 and 222.47 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 415.02 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/415.02 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 415.02 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 92,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,329.50/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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