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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 415.68 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 415.68 and 204.22 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 415.68 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/415.68 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 415.68 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 84,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,890.17/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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