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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 381.60 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 381.60 and 222.10 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 381.60 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/381.60 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 381.60 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 84,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,753.36/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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