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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 414.99 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 414.99 and 222.75 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 414.99 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/414.99 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 414.99 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 92,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,439.02/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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