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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.08 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.08 and 228.42 is: 342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.08 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.08 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.08 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 94,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,812.57/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.26

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