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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 416.22 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 416.22 and 213.16 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 416.22 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/416.22 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 416.22 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 88,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,721.46/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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