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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 415.50 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 415.50 and 222.30 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 415.50 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/415.50 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 415.50 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 92,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,365.65/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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