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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 380.90 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 380.90 and 244.22 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 380.90 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/380.90 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 380.90 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 93,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,022.10/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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