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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 382.36 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 382.36 and 228.17 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 382.36 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/382.36 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 382.36 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 87,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,244.61/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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