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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 416.70 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 416.70 and 223.38 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 416.70 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/416.70 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 416.70 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 93,082.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,082.45/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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