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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.22, 415.22 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.22, 415.22 and 222.84 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.22 : 415.22 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.22/415.22 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.22x = 415.22 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.22x = 92,526.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,526.51/277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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