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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.37, 415.44 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.37, 415.44 and 223.30 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.37 : 415.44 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.37/415.44 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.37x = 415.44 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.37x = 92,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,766.71/277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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