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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 414.46 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 414.46 and 222.55 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 414.46 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/414.46 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 414.46 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 92,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,238.07/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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