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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 383.03 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 383.03 and 222.42 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 383.03 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/383.03 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 383.03 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 85,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,193.53/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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