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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 382 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 382 and 224.56 is: 309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 382 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/382 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 382 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 85,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,781.92/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.46

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