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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 416.70 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 416.70 and 223.43 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 416.70 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/416.70 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 416.70 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 93,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,101.20/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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