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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 383.46 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 383.46 and 226.44 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 383.46 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/383.46 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 383.46 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 86,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,830.68/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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