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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 415.99 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 415.99 and 222.72 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 415.99 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/415.99 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 415.99 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 92,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,646.76/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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