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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 422.24 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 422.24 and 277.20 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 422.24 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/422.24 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 422.24 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 117,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,044.93/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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