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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 416.02 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 416.02 and 223.52 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 416.02 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/416.02 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 416.02 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 92,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,988.79/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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