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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.04, 415.83 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.04, 415.83 and 226.31 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.04 : 415.83 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.04/415.83 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.04x = 415.83 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.04x = 94,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104.41/277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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