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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 382.80 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 382.80 and 225.28 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 382.80 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/382.80 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 382.80 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 86,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,237.18/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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