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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 415.56 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 415.56 and 226.32 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 415.56 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/415.56 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 415.56 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 94,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,049.54/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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