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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 382.16 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 382.16 and 224.64 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 382.16 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/382.16 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 382.16 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 85,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,847.30/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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