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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.84, 383.70 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.84, 383.70 and 222.94 is: 307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.84 : 383.70 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.84/383.70 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.84x = 383.70 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.84x = 85,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,542.08/277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.88

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