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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.62 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.62 and 222.14 is: 306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.62 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.62 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.62 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 84,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,995.21/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.89

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