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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 414.62 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 414.62 and 225.08 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 414.62 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/414.62 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 414.62 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 93,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,321.87/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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