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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 416.32 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 416.32 and 222.66 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 416.32 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/416.32 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 416.32 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 92,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,697.81/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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