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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 415.35 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 415.35 and 223.35 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 415.35 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/415.35 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 415.35 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 92,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,768.42/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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