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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.30, 416 and 226.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.30, 416 and 226.39 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.30 : 416 = 226.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.30/416 = 226.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.30x = 416 × 226.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.30x = 94,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,178.24/277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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