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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 383.08 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 383.08 and 222.38 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 383.08 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/383.08 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 383.08 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 85,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,189.33/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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