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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.49, 416.34 and 220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.49, 416.34 and 220.39 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.49 : 416.34 = 220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.49/416.34 = 220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.49x = 416.34 × 220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.49x = 91,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,756.13/277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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