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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 414.72 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 414.72 and 227.94 is: 340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 414.72 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/414.72 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 414.72 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 94,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,531.28/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.97

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