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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.17, 415.80 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.17, 415.80 and 222.90 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.17 : 415.80 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.17/415.80 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.17x = 415.80 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.17x = 92,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,681.82/277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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