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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 382.38 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 382.38 and 225.02 is: 310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 382.38 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/382.38 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 382.38 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 86,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,043.15/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.18

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