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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 415.72 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 415.72 and 228.92 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 415.72 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/415.72 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 415.72 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 95,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,166.62/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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