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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.01, 414.81 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.01, 414.81 and 227.94 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.01 : 414.81 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.01/414.81 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.01x = 414.81 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.01x = 94,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,551.79/277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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