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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 382.71 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 382.71 and 225.04 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 382.71 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/382.71 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 382.71 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 86,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,125.66/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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