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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.17, 416.02 and 226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.17, 416.02 and 226.43 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.17 : 416.02 = 226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.17/416.02 = 226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.17x = 416.02 × 226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.17x = 94,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,199.41/277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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