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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.74 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.74 and 223.56 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.74 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.74 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.74 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 92,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942.83/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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